PRESS

“★★★★ Clever twists, rich harmonies, and intricate guitar work . . . Attention to craft stands above all.”  -AllMusic

"A rock-solid power pop gem.”  -PopMatters

"★★★★★  A contemporary masterpiece that conjures indie rock's glory days."  -Albumism

“An emotional tour de force.” -Glide

“★★★★ A fantastic blend of power pop and indie rock that manages to sound like one of the best ’90s albums that didn’t come out until now.”  -Blurt

“The hooks are infectious and the vibes are right in the pocket. You'll find yourself humming along for the rest of the day.” -NPR Music

“★★★★ Brodeur’s smart lyrics imbue their sunny pop melodies with graceful substance.”  -Pasadena Weekly

“Timeless and honest . . . A fine balance between melody, tension, character, meaning and relatability that few artists are able to strike.” -The Deli

 "One of the prime architects of present-day rock." -Americana Highways

“Introspective art wrapped in beguiling indie rock [and] gifted storytelling.” -Music Connection

“Luxurious and literate. Each and every song on Lagoon hits its mark.” -Rock ‘n’ Roll Truth

"Lagoon is as heady a meditation on divorce and separation as Marvin Gaye’s Here My Dear and Chris Isaak’s Forever Blue.” -Rock and Roll Globe

“John Brodeur is a master of the power pop craft.” -Twangville

“Inspired, laden with heartfelt, lovingly-written, thoughtful-yet-catchy pop. A decided Big Star III vibe.” -The Big Takeover

“A major effort.”  -The Vinyl District

“No shortage of powerful pop gems. A most tasty slice of modern American indie-rock pie.” -Audiophile Review

“Clever wordplay, earworm-worthy melodies and that inexplicable ‘just right’ feel that distinguishes a simply good record from a great one.” -Audiophile Review

“Lagoon gets even better with repeated spins.” -Musoscribe

"An immediate home run…will capture the hearts of every lover of melodic pop-rock sophistication.”  -Power Of Pop

"1960s guitar jangle, 1970s guitar crunch, sharp lyrical wordplay, and hooks hooks hooks. Glorious."  -CD Hotlist

“Brodeur should be known as one of the great singer-songwriters." -I Don’t Hear A Single

"An explosion of aural color. One of the best albums of 2018."  -Coachella Valley Weekly

Interviews

Shindig!

It’s Psychedelic Baby

Chicago Tribune

Twangville

Dave Hill’s Podcasting Incident

Listen Iowa

Sweet Sweet Music Blog

Innocent Words

K063 Music